Endocrine Abstracts

BackgroundEctopic ACTH secretion accounts for 9–18% of ACTH dependent Cushing’s’ syndrome. The most common causes are intrathoracic neuroendocrine tumours. Gastric tumours as a cause of ectopic ACTH secretion are remarkably rare.Case reportA seventy-five-year-old gentleman complained of a four month’s history of epigastric discomfort, anorexia, and weight loss. He was a known diabetic and ...